Description

The Special Spot is a sunny crag home to a half-dozen routes, almost exclusively 5.9 and 5.10. Most of these climbs need supplemental gear, and some require two ropes for descent. The are some very unique and enjoyable lines here, including The Javelin, the climb which graces the cover of the Kramar guidebook.

Getting There

From Clem's Holler, hike left along the sometimes primitive trail, continuing past Retardent rock. About 40 minutes from the car, and 15-20 minutes from Clem's Holler.

Uphill from Javelin, find an obvious vertical finger crack leading to a ledge with a tree. Climb an easy slab to the crack, then scale the crack to the tree. Exiting the crack involves some suprisingly tricky jams in a flare, but other holds are available. From the ledge a stout slab with a bolt (crux?) leads to easier ground and the anchor....[more]Browse More Classics in WA